Firefighter/Paramedic Brochure
The City of Albany has two (2) Fir/Paramedic vacancies. We are conducting recruitments and accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral.
About Albany's Fire Department
The Albany Fire Department is a full-service municipal agency dedicated to delivering responsive, community-centered services. Built on a dedication to outstanding service and trusted community relationships, the Department works in collaboration with the community to provide vital services that reflect and respond to community needs.
With a FY2025/26 budget of $7.2 million and 23.5 full-time equivalent positions, the Department’s primary divisions include Administration, Fire Prevention, Fire Emergency Operations, and Emergency Medical Services. The Department responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Emergency responses include fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials threats, and various technical and water rescue incidents. Emergency Medical Services is responsible for ambulance transport, First-Responder ALS units, quality assurance and clinical education.
The Department works the 48/96 schedule and in 2025 responded to 21,31 incidents from a single station. As part of the Alameda County and the State of California Mutual Aid Plan, the Department also works closely with surrounding agencies.
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The Position/Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate exemplifies a team-oriented approach, manages challenges with composure, and actively engages in and values community involvement.
Responds to fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents to protect life, property, and the environment; suppresses and controls emergencies to limit damage and reduce injury or loss of life and responds to non-emergency service calls as needed.
Assists in all phases of fire suppression by deploying hoses, setting ladders, ventilating and entering structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims, and operating pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.
Assists with the inspection of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus to ensure proper operation; assists with annual testing; performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs; identifies needs for major repairs; maintains maintenance records; and cleans and reloads equipment, tools, and apparatus following fire or emergency responses.
Participates in public relations, fire and safety education, and fire prevention activities, including station tours, school programs, group events, fire drills, courtesy visits, and responding to phone inquiries.
Assists in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; preserves evidence and provides observations to investigators.
Maintains relevant skills, certifications, and familiarity with equipment and procedures through drills, training, and classes in fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and related areas.
Performs general maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment, including installation, upkeep, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communication systems, and maintains clean living quarters, and other station areas.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency
- Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application
- Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agency's probationary period
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification
- Possession of a valid California Paramedic license
- Possession of a valid ACLS certification
- Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification
- Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification
- Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement
Other Requirements
- Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and full background investigation.
- Positions in this classification must work nights, weekends, holidays, and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty
- Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time
All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
1. ApplicationSubmit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. A complete application must include the following attachments:
- California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification
- California Paramedic license
- ACLS certification
- PALS or PEPP certification
- PHTLS or ITLS certification
- BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
- Valid California Driver's License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement
2. Oral Board & Paramedic AssessmentAfter all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an exam consisting of an oral board interview and paramedic assessment consisting of Albany Fire Department and other subject matter experts. Candidates that pass this stage of the process will be placed on an Eligibility List. This stage of the process is tentatively scheduled on the week of April 21, 2026.
3. Chief's InterviewTop ranked applicants on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview. Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the oral board and paramedic assessment tentatively scheduled on the week of April 27, 2026.
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4. Background, Psych and Medical EvaluationApplicants passing the Chief's interview and selected to continue in the hiring process will be provided a conditional offer of employment and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation.
4. Final Offer of EmploymentApplicants passing the background, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation will receive a final offer of employment.
The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5714 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.
